National Sports Day was observed at Ramakrishna Math, Halasuru, Bengaluru, from 28th to 30th August 2026. The three-day celebration was organised with the aim of promoting physical fitness, sportsmanship, and a healthy lifestyle among students, youth, volunteers, staff members, and monastics of the Math.
28th August 2026
The celebrations commenced on 28th August with an orientation programme on the importance of sports and physical fitness. Swami Bodhaswarupananda delivered the welcome address. Swami Jitakamananda, Adhyaksha, Ramakrishna Math & Ramakrishna Mission, Mangaluru, spoke on the significance of sports in human life. Prof. Debasish Bhattacharya, Director, Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode, addressed the participants on the interrelation of physical strength, mental strength, and Atma Shakti. Approximately 70 students attended the programme.
29th August 2026
A Yoga programme was conducted on 29th August as part of the National Sports Day celebrations, with 20 participants taking part.
30th August 2026
On 30th August, a Volleyball match was organised, bringing together volunteers, staff members, and monastics of Ramakrishna Math, Halasuru, Bengaluru. The event provided a fitting occasion to foster teamwork, physical fitness, and the spirit of sportsmanship among all who participated.
| Date | Activity | Participants |
|---|---|---|
| 28 August 2026 | Orientation Programme on Sports & Physical Fitness | ~70 students |
| 29 August 2026 | Yoga Programme | 20 participants |
| 30 August 2026 | Volleyball Match | Volunteers, Staff & Monastics |
The three-day observance of National Sports Day was received with enthusiasm and wholehearted participation by students, volunteers, and staff members, rendering the celebration both meaningful and spiritually uplifting.
